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POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ELL418 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE 8 3 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. MAHASEN MAHMOUD MOHAMED BADRA BADRA
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims at introducing the key concepts in postcolonial studies and the profound global effects of colonialism. The students will be asked to relate history, language, location and culture to the postcolonial theory and write an argumentative essay reflecting issues such as decolonization, indigenous culture, social representation nation and narration.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course deals with the diversity of cultural development, social and political practices and experiences in postcolonial studies as well as the issues such as decolonization, indigenous culture, social representation nation and narration.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

explain the key concepts in postcolonial studies such as orientalism, transnationalism, mimicry, and hybridity.
distinguish colonial, anti-colonial, and postcolonial in postcolonial studies both as concepts and specific periods of time.
discuss the profound global effects of colonialism and relate history, language, location and culture to the postcolonial theory.
develop arguments and interpret literary text produced in previously colonized countries in Africa, Asia, the America and the Caribbean.
discuss the diversity of cultural development, social and political practices and experiences in postcolonial studies.
write an argumentative essay reflecting issues such as decolonization, indigenous culture, social representation nation and narration.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the Course Goals, Assignments, Schedule, Criteria, Policies -
2 Reading the Material Assigned Decolonizing the Mind by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3 Reading the Material Assigned Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4 Reading the Material Assigned Things Fall a Part by Chinua Achebe Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5 Reading the Material Assigned Orientalism by Edward Said Chapter II Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6 Reading the Material Assigned Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7 Reading the Material Assigned The Wretched of the Earth “ by Franz Fanon Chapters: “The Pitfalls of National Consciousness” and "On National Culture" Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the Material Assigned The Battle of Algiers (Film) Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10 Reading the Material Assigned “Can the Subaltern Speak?” by Gayatri Spivak Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11 Reading the Material Assigned God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12 Reading the Material Assigned God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13 Reading the Material Assigned “Of mimicry and man: The ambivalence of colonial discourse," by Homi Bhabha Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14 Reading the Material Assigned Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15 Reading the Material Assigned Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Thiongo, N. W. (1986). Decolonizing the mind: The politics of language in African literature. London: J. Currey.
Conrad, J. (2002). Heart of darkness. New York: Spark Pub.
Achebe, C. (2003). Things fall apart: With related readings. St. Paul, MN: EMC/Paradigm Pub.
Roy, A. (2017). The god of small things. London, England: 4th Estate.
Selvon, S. (2015). The lonely Londoners. London: Hodder Education.
Pontecorvo, G. (Director), Musu, A., & Saadi, Y. (Producers), & Solinas, F., & Pontecorvo, G. (Writers). (n.d.). The Battle of Algiers [Film].

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
3
2
The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
5
3
The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
4
4
The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
5
2
The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
5
2
The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
5
3
The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
5
2
The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
5
3
The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
5
4
The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 6 78
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 2 10 20
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 20 20
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 15 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 33 0 177
Total Workload of the Course Unit 177
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0